Oak Flat
Campground
Campground · 2.5 mi from the trail
Arizona · Rock climbing · Kearny · Near Superior
Hammerhead
- 5.10a
- grade
- Mixed
- style
- Oct–Apr
- best months
One of 27 routes catalogued at Glitter Box Area, this climb sits mid-range within the crag's 5.6 to 5.11c span. The line takes both bolts and placed gear on the same line. First ascent: Pat Gilbreath, Anita Gilbreath, John Sage.
Around this trail
Add any of these when you start a tripSleep close Eat after Jalapeños
Restaurant
On your way back · 4 mi · Open after 6If it rains Celia Blaylock aka Mattie Earp Grave Site
Attraction
In town
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Best time to visit Hammerhead
Best months: October–April. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
62° / 44°
5 wet
Feb
65° / 46°
6 wet
Mar
72° / 49°
5 wet
Apr
78° / 55°
2 wet
May
87° / 64°
2 wet
Jun
97° / 73°
2 wet
Jul
99° / 77°
5 wet
Aug
97° / 76°
7 wet
Sep
93° / 72°
4 wet
Oct
84° / 63°
3 wet
Nov
72° / 52°
3 wet
Dec
62° / 44°
4 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Superior, AZ, 4.2 mi away at 2,860 ft. The station sits about 1,000 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Photo of the crag
